This awesome team of empathetic and non-judicial volunteers are the best. They are always kind and…read morehelpful. I am so thankful for all they have been able to help me with since my stroke this year. I hope they each have wonderful people in their lives as they each have been wonderful to me! Thank you so very much!!

Was there today, such helpful friendly quick people. just me, given a large quantity of great…read morefruits, veges, and nuts, dried fruit, and more great things to eat/all healthy stuff. such a great place and right now very appreciated for sure

It was my first time to volunteer and I felt soooo good, knowing that I was part of a little…read morecommunity and helping others-- to make it happen! We were all pack the good bags for 3,000 bags and it was the fast track as everyone tried their bags to make sure everything went very well. The staffs here( at this location specifically) are super friendly and they are well organized which make the work run smoothly. If anyone looking for volunteering and not sure which one to start, try the United Food Bank, helping our community--together we can achieve more :) I will definitely be there again soon.

This is a partner food bank with United Way and we had the chance to volunteer here over the…read moreweekend. Our task was to sort foods into various categories in order for the Food Bank to be able to fill order requests for various distribution sites (such as other food banks, domestic violence centers, homeless shelters, etc.). Our shift was from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and everything was started on time with an intro into the purpose of the bank and the purpose of United Way overall. We broke out into "teams" and were assigned tasks from there and everything got underway. By 11 a.m. we had wrapped up all of the food needing to be sorted / boxed and we were able to leave early. Notes: wear weather appropriate clothes (it's not climate controlled) and wear closed toes shoes for safety Overall: A It's a charity and it's a chance to volunteer and give back - what's not to love??

Wonderful volunteers full of resources and referrals for our community. Grateful for how kind they…read morewere to others.

If you are a family with a child who has special needs, please be extremely cautious before using…read moreHouse of Refuge. I had lived there since June 2025 with zero issues, but everything changed the moment my son needed medical help. On 9/24/25, I informed them that my 14-year-old autistic son had been admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility for suicidal ideations. Only two days later, on 9/26/25, staff member Sofia Spanarkel contacted me demanding that I sign over his private medical records. House of Refuge is not a medical or psychiatric facility and is not covered under HIPAA, so I asked for their specific concerns in writing. They never responded. Instead, without warning, I was issued a 30-day notice to vacate on 10/3/25. After months of having no issues, the timing makes the motive impossible to ignore. It felt like direct retaliation for refusing to hand over my child's sensitive medical information. When I submitted a formal complaint to the director, Kayla Kolar, I was not met with any explanation or concern--instead, I received an email stating that all communication must go through their lawyer. For a place that claims to support families in crisis, this response was deeply unsettling. Families dealing with medical emergencies deserve compassion and support, not intimidation or displacement. No parent should ever feel punished for protecting their child's privacy. Based on my experience, I strongly warn other families to think twice before relying on House of Refuge.

9/27/25 First visit…read more What is New Hope? New Hope Community Center (Outreach), is part of our Church located a couple of miles from our main campus. Services 5/5 New Hope serves the local community providing social services assistance for job hunting, utilities Assistance, shelter locating services, food bank services, clothing services, limited first-aid services, haircuts and a church service for individuals and families. Staff 5/5 This organization is Managed by Mark who conducted our tour. His "all volunteer" team do God's work providing support and services many in our community in need. Needs New Hope is dependent on the generosity of several large grocery chains, other churches are contributing clothing, food, financial contributions, and who have joined New Hopes vision by volunteering time at the center. My wife and I enjoyed our tour and are amazed at what they are doing. I see Mark periodically at Broadway Christian Church Sundays and he pops his head in my office during the week for a warm hand shake. I am blessed to know him. Mark you have a servants Heart doing Gods work, May God continue to bless you and New Hope, Amen.

Excellent resource for people in need. They have a food…read morebank, clothing bank, job resources, and you can get a free haircut by a professional beautician. Sometimes people can even get help with their utility bills. The thing I like the best about the food bank is I get to pick my own food, and they give a lot of it. The clothing bank is stocked full not only clothes, but linens, shoes, accessories, and you can ask for a hygiene bag that contains shampoo, conditioner, shavers, Etc The volunteers are friendly and helpful.

Much time spent here volunteering. Each time is a lot of fun and I learn more about this…read moreorganization. What a great cause and even better organization. They help families get thru a tough time with fun activities and events. Being sick does not mean life ends. This organization makes sure everyone knows this! Come volunteer. Bring your organization to assist with the many projects that go one here.

Had to stop in quick to pick up our 5K packet pickup and honestly rounded the building twice before…read morerealizing it was right in front of me!! Incredibly small and covered slightly by a few trees but right on the corner (first suite). Everyone was incredibly sweet and the interior looks so homey. Looking forward to future volunteer events here soon!

I do not partake in distributions from St. Mary's Food Bank. I stay out of the right lane…read moreoneastbound Thomas Road east of NAPA Automotive on morning drives. And we contribute. I once lived in a bountiful where an immense freezer could be filled with earth's goodness of vegetables and fruits for a small expense in miles and cash. Not that easy in Arizona. The freezer was donated to St. Mary's - and welcomed. We keep our pantry stocked. When the "Best By" dates geow near on pantry goods, they are donated to St. Mary's and refreshed. I want to contribute quality to those less blessed than I have been. And, St. Mary's, being a religious organization charity, blesses families, and individuals with the foundation of living - food. A good value for all.

This is my second time at the St.Mary's food bank and this place has been there for ages…read more The volunteering system is pretty good where we pack boxes with food. This is served all over Arizona. I went with my office team and there were many more. It's a great way to give back to community. We learned that these food are given to many homeless, below poverty line people. I am so glad to have volunteered at this place coz they organize it pretty good and have a well set system.

This is a wonderful and amazing facility. They take in and take care of children who have been…read moreabused and neglected. They help kids 24/7 in an extremely responsible way. I volunteered there a few years back, and you have to go through mandatory training before they will let you volunteer with these children. I had to give up volunteering, but I still try to help support this fantastic organization that helps kids that have no one else to help them.

I became licensed to do foster care through this organization. I have been fostering for more than…read morethree years. I love the support, the classes, and the events. Our favorite program is the Christmas shopping event which brings great joy to the kids.

As a member of Hobson House I can tell you Streets of Joy is the most caring and uplifting ministry…read morefor transitional living and helping those in need get back on their feet. Pastor Eric and Pastor Mike give their full attention to the men and women of the program and work daily hand in hand with those who come to SOJ seeking help and a better future. From housing and work, to meals and clothing, they offer all the help needed to go from homelessness and being in need to having a new path with a job, money, and a personal vision for growth. If it were not for SOJ I would not have been able to better my circumstances and get back to having a goal and a path for my personal and spiritual life. I highly recommend SOJ if you or someone You live needs to get healthy, housed, and happy about their life again.

A clean home, free of alcohol, comradory with the other men in the program. Pastur Eric allowed me…read moreto get my life together and catch up after being out of work instead of kicking me out. I am forever grateful for Pastur Eric and this program.